The Hollywood establishment has not yet recovered from the shock: another accusation of sexual harassment was brought against Roman Polanski, as on the front page of the tabloid The New York Times a devastating article appeared on the case of the head of The Weinstein Company, Harvey Weinstein. Against the 65-year-old man, Rose McGowan, Ashley Judd and six actresses, whose names are not named, and the film company's collaborators openly appeared. Women accused Weinstein of sexual violence, harassment and blackmail.
The New York Times journalists conducted an investigation and revealed numerous facts of harassment and harassment within the walls of The Weinstein Company for many years. The article is replete with stories of oppression on the part of Weinstein. The American film producer does not hide his "love" for the beautiful sex, but writes off his fervor for mental problems. To the journalists of the tabloid, he carefully and thoughtfully described the situation as follows:
"Now I clearly understand that my behavior and personal problems have caused much pain to fellow women. I officially ask you to forgive me and give me the opportunity to improve. Now I spend a lot of time in conversations with a therapist, in order to return my life to a normal and healthy rhythm. "
Despite the numerous facts of sexual harassment, Weinstein does not intend to be passive in the investigation, he openly disagrees with some accusations:
"I do not agree with much of what I have said and believe that this is an opportunity to get my share of attention. Now there is an investigation, I will cooperate with the investigation on all issues. The situation with Rose McGowan and Ashley Judd is still not explained, because my name does not appear in their words. "
Judd did not really call out the name of the tycoon who pursued her for a long time and demanded intimacy.
To date, Harvey Weinstein took a vacation and temporarily left the room in the film company The Weinstein Company. Hired lawyers and anti-crisis PR specialists are actively working on the main lines of accusations, it is known that some actresses signed documents on the confidentiality of the investigation, including Rose McGowan and Ashley Judd.
Frank interview with the tabloid The Post
The circulation of The New York Times has not yet been sold, and the film producer gave a frank interview to the tabloid The Post, commenting on allegations of sexual harassment:
"In an interview with The New York Times, I waited for the objectivity in the presentation and was deeply disappointed when I saw the article. Yes, I will be responsible for my actions and ready for investigation, but now I can not get unproven speculation about the number of "affected" actresses and my colleagues, I consider it unacceptable! My lawyers are already preparing a claim for a tabloid of 50 million for libel and twisting facts. "
The film producer was also outraged by the fact that the journalists of the authoritative publication used the history of 2014. Lauren O'Connor sued Weinstein, accusing him of sexual harassment, but two days later she changed her testimony and withdrew all the charges. Legally, according to Harvey, the document is considered not valid. The movie tycoon believes that the tabloid did not fulfill the preliminary arrangements after the interview:
"Before publication, my lawyers agreed with the editor that they will tell us about the people who appear in the article so that we can prepare an evidence base and provide our vision of the situation, but this did not happen. For six months they conducted an investigation and gave me only a day to think about the whole barrage of charges. Apparently, they were afraid that their arguments would be shattered and their information unreliable? In the article only assumptions and not a word about my positive qualities and characteristics! We'll meet in court and talk about this! "
Harvey Weinstein believes that thanks to his intelligence and tough nature he was able to succeed:
"Everyone knows that I have a difficult character, therefore, if I complimented someone or praised someone, it is perceived in a wrong way. It's hard for me to say how I crossed the line from compliment to sexual harassment. Now any touch can be treated as you like. Now I am reserved and communicate with people only in the framework of working relations! "
In a new interview, he again turned to the history of actress Ashley Judd:
"I read Ashley's memoirs and I know that she went through hard times: childhood depression, sexual abuse. I respect her for her strength of spirit and for her acting skills. I have nothing to blame myself for, I've always been friendly with Ashley. "
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Note that the movie magnate is married and has two children from Georgina Chapman, despite the beauty and model data of the spouse, the man often made novels on the side. The wife favorably closed her eyes and lived her life.
According to insiders, Harvey Weinstein is hard to blame for greed and stinginess, all the favorites of the producer have always been in the top of the highest paid actresses. Anyone who refused the protection of the magnate, instantly disappeared from the television screen, that we draw conclusions and are waiting for the details of the scandalous story.